Thursday, September 10, 1998 - The Michigan Daily - 11A A weekly guide to who's Thursday, September 10 where, what'shappening and through why you need to be there ... Wednesday, September 16 Thursday Films opening et's Talk About Sex Described y the director as a guerrilla assault on the private sex lives of women. At Showcase: 1:20, 3:15, 5:15, 7:20, 9:15, 11:10 Rounders Matt Damon and Edward Norton star in this story of gambling with the Russian mob. At Showcase: 1:15, 1:45, 4, 4:30, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15, 12:30 Simon Birch The story of a emarkable small boy. Inspired by the John Irving novel, "A Prayer For Owen. Meany." At Showcase: 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50, 12:15. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30 CAMPUS CINEMA Wild Man Blues (1998) A documentary show- casing Wood Allen's New Orleans jazz band, chronicling his daily life. Mich. 7 p.m. Next Stop Wonderland (1998) A twist on the two- strangers-meeting-on-a-train romance. Mich. 9:30 p.m. MUSIC Stephen Fearing This Canadian singer/songwriter sings folky ditties about beer, hockey and maple syrup. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. $11. Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise Don't tell anyone, but the surprise is that he's a rock and soul singer. Blind Pig, 208 S. First Ave. 9:30 p.m. $10. Buster Wylie & the Buster Blues Band Blues, Buddies and Beer - It's gonna be bitchin'! Cavern Club, 210 S. First Ave. 10 p.m. $5. Uncle Booby It's gonna be a party and if you're lucky you can touch! Cross Street Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. Free. THEATER Marcus is Walking: Scenes from the Road A play with vignettes concerning the great American pastime of car travel, extended performances due to popular demand. The Purple Rose Theatre Company, Chelsea. 8 p.m. $20. (734)-475-7902. Autumn Dances A dance program comprised of an amalgam of six choreographers' styles and moods. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington St. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can. 663- 0681. ALTERNATIVES Jennifer Robertson Professor of anthropology at the University hosts a reception to celebrate the publication of her book "Takarazuka: Sexual Politics and Popular Culture in Modern. Japan." Shaman Drum. 4-6 p.m. Beverly Jenkins As part of the monthly meeting of the Romance . Readers Group,. local author reads from and discusses her novel "Thru theS9l & Noble. 7:30 p.m. Yep, even the drummer. He's Moe too. Espresso Royale, 214 S. Main St. 9-11 p.m. Free. THEATER Marcus is Walking: Scenes from the Road See Thursday. The Purple Rose Theatre Company, Chelsea. 8 p.m. $25. River Japanese American artists Eiko and Koma perform this nature-inspired piece within the con- fines of nature. Nichols Arboretum, Huron River. 8:15 p.m. $25. 764-2538. Autumn Dances See Thursday. 8 p.m. Students $12, others $15. Saturday CAMPUS CINEMA Stardust (1998) A family comedy about a boy who discovers his vacuum cleaner's newfound mind of its own. Mich. 2:45 p.m. Next Stop Wonderland (1998) See Thursday. 4:45 p.m. Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) A romantic comedy about a gay photographer who has a ten- dency toward straight men. Mich. 7 & 9 p.m. Raging Bull (1980) Robert DeNiro stars in this Scorcese classic about a middleweight boxer. Mich. 11 p.m. MUSIC Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival: Gallup Park An all-star show featuring Rick Roe Quartet, Poignant Plecostomus, Michael Ray & the Cosmic Krewe, Olu Dara, Atomic Fireballs, Groove Collective. Gallup Park. Noon. $12.50. Bob Marley Festival See Friday. 11 a.m. Lou Donaldson Quartet See Friday. 9 & 11 p.m. Courtesy of Miramax Matt Damon is a successful law student turned cardshark in John Dahl's 'Rounders.' With Ed Norton, left, and John Turturro, right, poker may now be his only hope. courtesy o ureamwos ictures Private Ryan' rolls on. ,ilms holding 54 * Mike Myers takes his first dramatic role in this por- trayal of the late '70s night club. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:05, 5:35, 7:55, 10:25, 12:25 Air Bud 2 Disney's athletic canine is back in action. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:05, 4:05 rmageddon Ben Affleck and ruce Willis star in yet another effects-laden, apocalyptic vision. At Showcase: 12, 2:45, 7:15, 10 Blade Move over, Buffy! Wesley Snipes, AKA "The Man," stars in this comic book spinoff about a vampire slayer. At Showcase: 1:10, 1:40, 4:25, 4:55, 7:05, 7:35, 9:40, 10:20, 12:20 ad Man On Campus Glad to see Mark Paul Gosselar sur- vived his "Saved By The Bell" years. Sort of. at Showcase: 5:25, 12:35 Ever After A revision of the :, fairy tale classic, Cinderella, starring Drew Barrymore. At Showcase: 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, :25,11:45 Halloween H20 No, there haven't been 2') installments of the horror series, and this one will make you glad of that. At Showcase: 9:20, 11:20 How Stella Got Her Groove Back Whoopi Goldberg plays the best friend in this romance. At Showcase: 1:35, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30, 12:05 anock Off The latest Van amme masterpiece, with Rob Schneider. At Showcase: 12:20, 2:40, 4:45, 7:50, 10:10, 12:10 Parent Trap The remake of the Haley Mills classic Disney film. At Showcase: ":05, 3:45, 6:40 Saving Private Ryan Steven ppielberg's ultra-realistic World Jar II portrayal, starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon and Ed Burns. At Showcase: 12, 12:30, 3:20, '50, 6:15, 6:45, 7:45, 9:35, 1u:05, 11At Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:40 Snake Eyes Nicholas Cage stars in this conspiracy thriller. At Showcase: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:55, 12 dhere's Something About Mary But what about Brett Fav - re?" With Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz. At Showcase: 12:15, 12:45, 3, 3:30, 5:30, 6:35, 8, 9:05, 10:30, 11:30 Why Do Fools Fall In Love The story of three women who loved one man, and the conver- gence of their lives over his *eath. At Showcase: 1:25, 3:55, 6:30, 9, 11:25 Your Friends And Neighbors At Showcase: 1:30, 4:15, 7 9:10, 11:15 :,Phnna Aihar- Ann Arhnr I Circus McGurkis Step right up and feast your eyes on the center-ring act of pop-rock and mod- ern-rock. 9:30 p.m. Blind Pig. $4. Original Brothers and Sisters of Love This acoustic band hails from Brighton. Heidelberg, 215 N. Main St. 10 p.m. $5. THEATER. Marcus is Walking: Scenes from the Road See Thursday. The Purple Rose Theatre Company, Chelsea. 3 and 8 p.m. $25. River See Friday. 8:15 p.m. Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) See Saturday. 7 p.m. Next Stop Wonderland (1998) See Thursday. Mich. 9 p.m. MUSIC Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival Robert Jones, Root Doctor, Rosie Ledet, Paul deLay, New Orleans Klezmer All-tars and the man himself, Bo Diddley with his square guitar. Gallup Park. Noon. $12.50. Bob Marley Festival See Friday. 11 a.m. Iris DeMent Her country voice will take you back to a better time. The Ark. 8 p.m. $15. THEATER Autumn Dances See Thursday. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. ALTERNATIVES Rudolf Steiner's Contribution to the Arts, with Special Reference to the Blackboard Drawings Lecture by Michael Howard of Sunbridge College, Spring Valley, NY during the opening reception of the Rudolf Steiner Exhibition, with reception fol- lowing. Slusser Gallery, School of Art and Architecture. 2 p.m. Dreamscapes: The Surrealist impulse Docent led tour of this exhibition of surrealist art. University Museum of Art. 2 p.m. Monday CAMPUS CINEMA Macbeth (1948) Orson Welles' interpretation of the Shakespearean classic. Mich. 4:10 p.m. Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) See Saturday. 7 p.m. FBI's War On Black America Documentary cen- tering on attacks against Black nationalist move- ments. Parker. 7 p.m. free. Next Stop Wonderland (1998) See Thursday. 9 p.m. MUSIC The Randy Napoleon Quartet Classic jazz and original composition performance. Leonardo's, Pierpont Commons. 8 p.m. than the Michigan Football Team. They don't fum- ble anything! Bird of Paradise. 9 p.m. $3. ALTERNATIVES Kaplan Educational Centers College Admissions Seminar Provides information to students and parents. Borders. 7 p.m. Guild House Writers Series Patrons welcome all those interested in creative writing and poetry for a discus- sion and open mic. Guild House. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday CAMPUS CINEMA The Movies Begin Part of the Silent Film Series, a compilation of early shorts by various artists. With live organ accompaniment. Mich. 4:10 p.m Friday MUSic Maceo Parker Aw Yeah! Brought to you by the 1998 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, this saxman is the 'unk' in 'funk.' Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $20. Autumn Thursday. Students $15. Dances See 8 p.m. $12, others Courtesy of What Are Records? Maceo Parker and his sax will scorch the stage A LTERNATIVES at the Ann Arbor Blues and JaE z Festival. Annette Dixon and Carole McNamara As part of the "Dreamscapes: the Surrealist Impulse" exhibition, they lecture on surrealism. University of Michigan Museum of Art Media Room. 11 a.m. Bob Marley Festival A three-day festival celebrat- ing the man. Lots of dreds and incense. Lots of reggae and world beat acts. Lots of fun. Frog island, Ypsilanti. 5-11 p.m. $10. Lou Donaldson Quartet This disciple of Charlie Parker will knock you socks off and throw you down with his also sax renditions of be-bop clas- sics. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St. 9 & 11 p.m. $20 in advance. Aurora Their psychedelic sounds will make you see stars. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $4. Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA The Kid & Safety Last (1921) Two black-and- white silent features. "The Kid" was Charlie Chaplin's first feature-length film, "Safety Last," one of Harold Lloyd's funniest. Clarion. 3 p.m. $4. Five Guys Named Moe They're all named Moe. Raging Bull (1980) See Saturday. 4:30 p.m. Bird of Paradise Orchestra This big band is better courtesy orMiramax Hope Davis coyly attracts barflys in 'Next Stop Wonderland.' Next Stop Wonderland (1998) See Thursday. 7 p.m. Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) See Saturday. 9:15 p.m. MUSIC Greg Greeway, Carrie Newcomer He's intelligent and she sounds like a man. It's gonna be a ball. The Ark. 8 p.m. $10. Explosion: Cerebral Man I don't wanna be on Brain detail. I'm like Superfly TNT! Bird of Paradise. 9 p.m. $5. Subhumans They're below you, but above all other UK techno-goth. St. Andrews, 431 Congress, Detroit. 7 p.m. 313-961-MELT. A LTER NATIVES Kevin Sandler Reception and book signing as the editor celebrates the publication of "Reading the Rabbit: Explorations in Warner Bros. Animation." Shaman Drum. 4 to 6 p.m. --------- - Wednesday CAMPUS CINEMA Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975) From the director of acclaimed films "The Truman Show" and "Dead Poets Society," a haunting film about the strange disappearance of three girls. Mich. 7 p.m. Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) Saturday. 9:15 p.m. See MUSIC Local H Grunge is back in town and it has Billy Joe's seal of approval. St. Andrews. 8 p.m. Paperboys Irish-Canadian flavored mix of Celtic- Bluegrass will shake you and break you. The Ark. 8 pm. $10. Johnnie Bassett and the Blues Insurgents Noted blues band featuring former John Lee Hooker fret- man. Not frat-man. Fret-man. Cavern Club. 10 p.m. $5. ALTERNATIVES Clayton Eshleman Noted author visits the inde- pendent book store for a reception and reading from his latest book of poems "From Scratch. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Alzina Stone Dale Renowned Dorothy Sayers vnert discsses such works as "Gaudy Night." Courtesv ofHollvwoond Pictures r S